How to Invest in Real Estate (Beginner's Guide)

If you’re wondering how to invest in real estate, you’ve come to the right place! BiggerPockets was founded to help real estate investors network, build their skills, and grow their portfolios. In today’s episode, master of multifamily and all things rental-property related, Brandon Turner, shares how you can build momentum and get your next deal under contract. By overcoming the three roadblocks of real estate investing, you’ll be able to scale your portfolio to heights you’ve never imagined. Achieve financial freedom or surpass it entirely with intelligent, consistent investing so you (and your family) can live a life you love. If you’re ready to get started, grab your notepad and pen. Brandon is about to show you why your next investment property is within reach. ~~~~ Join BiggerPockets for FREE: https://www.biggerpockets.com/signup ~~~~ Get 20% Off Your First Year of BiggerPockets Pro with Code PODCAST21: https://www.biggerpockets.com/proupgr... ~~~~ The BiggerPockets Rent Estimator: https://www.biggerpockets.com/insight... ~~~~ Analyze Deals with The BiggerPockets Investment Calculators: https://www.biggerpockets.com/investm... ~~~~ Already a Pro Member? Rewatch Webinars Here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/proreplay ~~~~ Books Mentioned in Today’s Show: Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down: https://store.biggerpockets.com/produ... How to Invest in Real Estate: https://store.biggerpockets.com/produ... ~~~~ Invest with Brandon at Open Door Capital: https://odcfund.com/ ~~~~ Follow Brandon and David on Instagram: @beardybrandon or   / beardybrandon   @davidgreene24 or   / davidgreene24   Episode 539 Show notes at: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show539 0:00 Intro 6:55 The 3 Roadblocks of Real Estate Investing 11:27 Meet Brandon & BiggerPockets 16:36 Why the First Few Deals Matter 20:43 How to Find Money/Financing 29:51 How to Find Deals 41:23 How to Find Direction 52:32 Analyzing a Live Deal 1:07:06 Pivot and Commit! 1:10:25 Want To Be a Pro? 1:21:52 Audience Q&A 1:40:52 Go Get Your First (or Next) Deal!

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